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Nehemiah 13:4 · KJV

"And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:"

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Passage Context

2Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing.
3Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
4And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:
5And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests.
6But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle alliances that may compromise your values?

2

What does it mean for you to prioritize God's house?

3

When have you seen leadership conflict with faith?

Life Application

faith

Evaluate your relationships to ensure they align with your faith values.

leadership

Seek to lead with integrity, prioritizing spiritual commitments over personal alliances.

People in This Verse

EliashibOT

Eliashib was the high priest who oversaw the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem. His actions had significant implications for the spiritual state of the community.

First appearance: Nehemiah 3:1

TobiahOT

Tobiah was an Ammonite official who allied with Sanballat against the Jews. His opposition highlights the geopolitical tensions of the time.

First appearance: Nehemiah 2:10

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of Judah, significant for its temple and as a center of Jewish worship and identity.

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